Controller | Investment Firm

Robert Half • Burlingame, CA • 1d ago

Description

For additional information or questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn.

A growing private equity investment firm is seeking a Controller to join their team. With the opportunity to support a growing investment platform and its next fund launch, this role offers significant ownership and visibility across the firm's fund accounting and finance operations. It's an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step into a true Controller-level position, broaden their technical expertise, and take on greater responsibility as the firm continues to scale.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee fund and management company accounting while partnering closely with senior leadership, Legal, Investor Relations, and other internal teams. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across the platform and significant opportunity to shape processes as the firm continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee fund and management company accounting, financial reporting, and related operations

Partner with the CFO and senior leadership on accounting, valuation, and financial matters

Support investor reporting, LP inquiries, and operational due diligence

Research complex accounting issues and develop practical solutions

Collaborate with the front office and gain exposure to the valuation process

Mentor and eventually manage the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant

Help enhance processes and controls as the firm launches its next fund

Requirements

12+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally across private equity fund and management company accounting

Private equity experience strongly preferred; venture capital or credit backgrounds also considered

Tax experience is a plus, but not required

Hands-on, analytical approach with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with senior executives and LPs

Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced environment with broad responsibilities.

For additional information or questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn.

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